The total proposed budget of $8,143,185.71 is close to $12,000 less than 2014's spending plan, but a drop in the city's revenues caused the rate increase, according to Salem City Chief Financial Officer David Crescenzi. Full story »

"The court is obligated to consider all applicable mitigating factors and to at least explain why the court has decline to consider any mitigating factor urged by the defense," the appellate decision said. Full story »

Miller started out as a patrolman in Salem in 1979, where he served until joining the Salem County Pros﻿ecutor's Office as a investigator in 1984. He rose through the ranks and was eventually named Chief of County Detectives. Full story »

The Penns Grove Councilwoman and local school board member accused of assaulting a Penns Grove police officer last year had a motion to dismiss their indictment denied in Superior Court Friday, but they could have another chance. Full story »

About three months after they granted $51 million to the Morristown-based Community Foundation of New Jersey, Salem Health and Wellness Foundation officials believe the agreement has put the foundation in a better position to serve the community. Full story »

Webb-McRae warned that possession of antique firearms is against the law, however, she decided to use her prosecutorial discretion and dismiss the charge based on the circumstances of the case. Full story »

Just days before the season is set to start, the college announced the team's coach, Kieth Gorman -- who is also the school's athletic director -- was honored with an award from a national organization. Full story »

Caleb Gustin, Western Region Vice President of FFA, came from New Mexico to travel throughout New Jersey this week to learn about agriculture in the Garden State. Along the way he'll visit a handful of chapters, give keynote speeches and conduct a few workshops. Full story »

The attorney of the 72-year-old who could face 10 years in state prison for possession of an antique gun said his client has been subject to a smear campaign for standing up to New Jersey's harsh gun laws. Full story »

Gorman -- who has served the last eight years at superintendent of the Pemberton Township School District -- said he is in a unique position because of his experience as a administrator in the county as a vice principal at Woodstown High School, principal of Pennsville Memorial High School and deputy superintendent at the Salem County Vocational Technical School District. Full story »

The car stop that led to a 72-year-old former teacher to being charged with possession of a 300-year-old pistol was conducted because his vehicle was allegedly "acting suspiciously in a known drug area," according to Cumberland County Sheriff Robert Austino. Full story »

A recent story about 72-year-old former teacher who might be facing 10-years in state prison after authorities found a flintlock pistol in his vehicle led many to question New Jersey's gun laws regarding antique firearms. Full story »

Ridgway said people were in the building until about 10 p.m. Monday night and there weren't any problems. However, when public works employees arrived the next morning to plow, they found water coming out of the front door. Full story »

Van Gilder's attorney, Evan Nappen, said in the report that although the firearm is basically a collectable at this point in its lifetime, Van Gilder was charged that same as he would have been for carrying a loaded .44 magnum. Full story »